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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994,045.50, 1,491,068.25 and 246,091.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994,045.50, 1,491,068.25 and 246,091.50 is: 369,137.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994,045.50 : 1,491,068.25 = 246,091.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994,045.50/1,491,068.25 = 246,091.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994,045.50x = 1,491,068.25 × 246,091.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994,045.50x = 366,939,222,244.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,939,222,244.88/994,045.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,137.25

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